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Faculty Spotlight: Daphne Hootman

An interview with piano instructor Daphne Hootman. We discuss her musical background and what led her to teach music lessons & classes.

Faculty Spotlight: Matt Elton

An interview with guitar & bass instructor Matt Elton. We discuss his musical background and what led him to teaching music lessons, classes & bands.

At What Age Should Children Start Taking Music Classes?

With all the benefits of music for children, the real question for many parents is, what age should my children begin taking music classes? That is a great question, and we want to talk about a few things you might consider when thinking about your children and music. 

Faculty Spotlight: Mary Self

In addition to being one of our Program Managers, Mary Self is also a great piano instructor. We recently asked her about her musical origin and philosophy.

Faculty Spotlight: Jon Self

An interview with guitar instructor Jon Self. We discuss his musical background and what led him to teaching music lessons.

5 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your Private Drum Lessons

Have you always wanted to jam on the drums? Do you feel you have the motivation to learn this instrument and be able to play music with others? Finding the right drum lessons in Kansas City may ha...

6 Key Steps to Follow In Order to Have a Successful Band Rehearsal

When taking music lessons in Kansas City, you may very well end up joining a band! To learn more about how to have a successful rehearsal, click to visit our blog.

Drastically Improve Your Lyric Writing Skills With These 7 Tips

When you are taking voice lessons in Kansas City, lyric writing is an important skill to have. Head over to our blog for information that could help!

Getting to Know “Velvet Curtain”

Our band workshop program leads to the creation of many great student groups. Click to learn more about 'Velvet Curtain’!

Getting to Know “Quintessential Catastrophe”

Our band workshop program leads to the creation of many great student groups. Click to learn more about 'Quintessential Catastrophe’!

Senior Send-off: Nate Singer

We're sending off our seniors this month. They'll be graduating soon and moving on to new horizons. Whether or not they decide to continue their formal study of music, we hope they've gained valuable skills in their years at Music House. Today's send-off features guitar student Nate Singer.

Teacher Spotlight: Lilah Cottrell

Our teaching faculty here at Music House is top-notch, and this week we’d like to feature guitar teacher, Lilah Cottrell! We asked her a few questions about her background so you can get to know ...